The NBA gets it right -- again

Drew Gooden was asked about getting into the routine of training camp on Tuesday and whether twice-daily practices are a grind for veterans like himself. His comeback was classic. "Hey, listen, football has a month of this,'' he said. "We only got a week and then we're playing games.'' Once again, the NBA rules as the league that doesn't overdo the preseason, even if season-ticket holders who get hit for four exhibition games in their packages have a legitimate right to bristle. --Eddie Sefko